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Midrand High School

Public secondary school · Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

In Midrand, Johannesburg, Midrand High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.4%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Midrand High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Midrand High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Midrand, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,640
Learners
74
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Opened on 29 January 1994, initially operating on the premises of Halfway House Primary School.
  • In August 2025 won the SA Reserve Bank's national Monetary Policy Committee Schools Challenge, finishing ahead of Paarl Gimnasium and Michaelhouse.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Midrand High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Midrand High School for its exact current amount.

Confirmed 2025 fees (per the school):

  • All grades (8-12): R19,800/year

Estimated 2027 fees (projected from the confirmed 2025 figures above, assuming a ~7%/year increase -- not an official 2027 figure):

  • All grades (8-12): ~R22,669/year est.

Source: midhigh.co.za.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 305 matric candidates from Midrand High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323322295.3%
202422421395.1%
202530529797.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Midrand High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics927783.7%
Mathematical Literacy13212997.7%
Physical Sciences615895.1%
Life Sciences12211090.2%
Accounting3232100.0%
Business Studies17517097.1%
Economics514894.1%
Geography615895.1%
History11911294.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Midrand High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Midrand High School, 3,591 compared with 1,640; is a public primary school, a different phase than Midrand High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Midrand High School, 2,896 compared with 1,640; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Midrand High School's 97.4%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Midrand High School, 2,848 compared with 1,640; is a public primary school, a different phase than Midrand High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Midrand High School's 1,640; is a public primary school, a different phase than Midrand High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Midrand High School's 1,640; is a public primary school, a different phase than Midrand High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Midrand High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Midrand High School's 1,640, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Midrand High School, 2,896 compared with 1,640; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Midrand High School's 97.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Midrand High School's 1,640; is a public primary school, a different phase than Midrand High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Midrand High School's 1,640; is a public primary school, a different phase than Midrand High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Midrand High School, 2,848 compared with 1,640; is a public primary school, a different phase than Midrand High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Midrand High School for 2027

Because Midrand High School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Cnr First And Third Roads, Halfway Gardens, Midrand, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 4730 Halfway House Midrand 1685
Telephone
011 315 0676
Email
reception@midhigh.co.za
EMIS number
700150987

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Midrand High School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Midrand High School directly, on 011 315 0676, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Midrand High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Midrand High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Midrand High School's 97.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Midrand High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Midrand High School?
Midrand High School reported 1,640 learners and 74 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Midrand High School?
Yes, Midrand High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Midrand High School's matric results like?
Midrand High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.3% since 2023.
Is Midrand High School a public or private school?
Midrand High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Midrand High School?
You can call 011 315 0676. It is located at 1, Cnr First And Third Roads, Halfway Gardens, Midrand, Johannesburg.
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